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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ2500
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") have different sensor size.

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The SX50 HS was released 17 months earlier than the FZ1000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX50 HS matches up versus the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Panasonic FZ1000

 SX50 HS FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Canon SX50 HS

 FZ1000 SX50 HS 
RevealedJune 2014January 2013Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ1000

 SX50 HS FZ1000 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the FZ1000.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and FZ1000 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and FZ1000.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (595 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
39
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (595g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Vlogging camera
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (595g)
66
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ1000
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-15 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lbs) 831 gr (1.83 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.7
DXO Low light score 179 517
Other
Battery life 315 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at release $429 $800